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Jai Nanda (Author)
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February 15, 1996 0312141459 978-0312141455 1st
Do you know what films have given us the following quotes?
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
"Excuse me while I whip this out."
"Would somebody get this walking carpet out of my way?"
"I don't know why they call this stuff Hamburger Helper, it does just fine by itself."

And how are you at movie trivia?
In The Blues Brothers why are Jake and Elwood "puttin' the band back together"? In Airplane!, which dinner was poisioned: the fish or the chicken? True or False: Diane Keaton won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Annie Hall.

For the movie buff and video hound, What's that From? provides hours of entertainment. You can test your knowledge with more than 1,000 quotes and questions from more than 250 contemporary films--from Academy Award winners to cult classics. Also included are bonus questions on actors and directors, special categories on individual actors, movies, and themes (Wester, baseball, sequels), plus a section devoted exclusively to Academy Award-winning performances.

It's all here in the ultimate tribute to the great movies of the seventies, eighties, and nineties from National Lampoon's Animal House to When Harry Met Sally... So the next time you hear someone say, "It's just a flesh wound, " you won't have to ask "What's that from?"

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About the Author

Jai Nanda, an avid moviegoer and graduate of the University of Michigan, lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (February 15, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312141459
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312141455
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely entertaining and engaging book of film trivia., February 10, 1999
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What a great idea! "What's That From?: The Ultimate Quiz Book of Contemporary Movie Lines" is a wonderful compilation of movie quotes that bring you back to great movie moments. The book is fun to read on one's own and even more fun when quizzing friends with trivia questions that tickle the corners of the brain. This book is wonderful for any movie buff!
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3.0 out of 5 stars not for kids, March 7, 2011
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I love movie trivia, and this book is packed with fun stuff. However, prospective buyers need to know that this book contains quotes which contain very foul language and subjects. So, do not make the mistake I made when I bought this book for my kids to read during family drives. It would be great if the author could issue a newer edition with more recent trivia and omission of unecessary nastiness. There are plenty of memorable movie lines out there without needing to use ones with F-bombs and the like. Otherwise highly recommended.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for movie fans, August 2, 1997
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The must read sleeper of the year! Every movie fan of Generation X will thoroughly enjoy this unique, hilarious compilition of movie quotes. My friends and I sit around the diner and quiz each other all the time on movie quotes. Now we have a resource to settle our late night cinematic disputes. From the old standards to the most obscure funny lines, Jai has them all
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Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, City Slickers, Eddie Murphy, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Die Hard, Kevin Costner, New York, Beverly Hills Cop, Jack Nicholson, Joe Pesci, Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, The Princess Bride, The Untouchables, Blazing Saddles, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Newman, Robin Williams, Bruce Willis, Dustin Hoffman, Emilio Estevez, Gene Hackman, Gene Wilder
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